Draw Two Design
Discover what makes good games click through user experience design decisions with host Demetruis Vassar.
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96: Impromptu Weekend
05/06/2024
96: Impromptu Weekend
No new episode due to some impromptu life plans. We shall be back in the next two weeks! Thank you! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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95: Different Motivations of Players
04/22/2024
95: Different Motivations of Players
Demetruis brought back a fresh spin on a topic discussed at the beginnings of this podcast concerning player motivations. Resources: - Mark Rosewater - Mark Rosewater - Quantic Foundry The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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94: Clearing the Backlog
04/08/2024
94: Clearing the Backlog
Just a short and sweet announcement about revisiting some previously discussed topics with a new perspective. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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93: Ladder Learning
03/25/2024
93: Ladder Learning
Rio is working through trying to climb through the TFT ladder and has made some observations to listen to. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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92: Spring Forward
03/11/2024
92: Spring Forward
Dealing with an injury so a short episode for you all. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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91: The Friend Who Pesters
02/26/2024
91: The Friend Who Pesters
Ever had that friend who keeps pressuring you to try out a new game? I am that friend. Enjoy this episode of me admiring the interesting UX techniques of one of my favorite games. Resources: - Ars Technica - Game Maker's Toolkit The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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90: Delightfully Distracted
02/12/2024
90: Delightfully Distracted
Was definetely distracted this weekend, but I can explain with a nice short & sweet episode for you all! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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89: Presenting With Intention
01/29/2024
89: Presenting With Intention
Already a wild year so far. Demetruis talks about presenting design work through storytelling. Be sure to check out the resources below for excellent information. Resources: - Random Prompt Generator for Whiteboard Design Practice - MIT OpenCourseWare - Margot Leitman - Carmine Gallo The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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88: Hey, What Were You Doing?
01/15/2024
88: Hey, What Were You Doing?
2024 is here and Demetruis has a lighthearted storytime episode to tell you about his break. Thanks again for your support. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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87: Happy New Year 2024!
01/01/2024
87: Happy New Year 2024!
Friendly reminder that we will be back later this month! Thank you so much again for the support for the past three years! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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86: Happy Holidays!
12/18/2023
86: Happy Holidays!
Draw Two Design will be back in 2024! Thank you so much for the support! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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85: Things To Look Out For in 2024
12/04/2023
85: Things To Look Out For in 2024
On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about the State of UX 2024 by the UX Collective Resources: - UX Collective Trends The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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84: Learning Is Not Easy
11/20/2023
84: Learning Is Not Easy
On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about his process on how he enjoys learning. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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83: Be Back Very Soon!
11/06/2023
83: Be Back Very Soon!
Demetruis shall be back in the next two weeks! Thank you so much for the support! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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82: Communication Skills Are Important
10/23/2023
82: Communication Skills Are Important
On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about the importance of communication in design. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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81: Gushing About Risk & Reward
10/09/2023
81: Gushing About Risk & Reward
On this week's episode, Demetruis gushes about F-Zero 99's risk and reward system. Resources: - CrazyGameNerd The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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80: Recovering Body & Mind
09/25/2023
80: Recovering Body & Mind
Demetruis had an intense week so he is currently working on some great content to talk about in the next two weeks! Thanks! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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79: Having Fun Getting Humbled
09/11/2023
79: Having Fun Getting Humbled
On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about having fun playing stressful games and gushes about some past memories that shoves him to think that way. Resources: - Interview at Vulture The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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78: Back to Work, 621
08/28/2023
78: Back to Work, 621
Busy, busy times going on, we will be back in the next two weeks! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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77: Some Thoughts With Burnout
08/14/2023
77: Some Thoughts With Burnout
On this week's mini episode, Demetruis have a few comments on the high levels of burnout seen lately. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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76: Traits to Look For
07/31/2023
76: Traits to Look For
On this week's episode, Demetruis revisits some podcast classics on what to look for in UX designers. Resources: - Environmental Health BCIT Shool of Health Sciences The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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75: Thinking About Lenticular Design
07/17/2023
75: Thinking About Lenticular Design
We are back! On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about Mark Rosewater's Lenticular Design design philosophy. Resources: - Mark Rosewater The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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74: A Brief Reprieve
07/03/2023
74: A Brief Reprieve
On this week's episode, Demetruis continues this break due to a lot going on in life. Apologizes for the lack of content for the past month! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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73: Recognizing A Lot Going On This Month
06/19/2023
73: Recognizing A Lot Going On This Month
On this week's episode, Demetruis takes a short break by recognizing a lot of the causes going on during the month of June. Resources: - NPR - NPR - Trina Moore Pervall - Jacquelyn Iyamah - Microsoft Design - Christopher Badaoui - Sheri Byrne-Haber The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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72: There Is Only One Way To Eat An Elephant
06/05/2023
72: There Is Only One Way To Eat An Elephant
On this week's episode, Demetruis discusses a podcast classic with goal setting. Resources: - GekkoSquirrel The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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71: Respect Your Ingredients
05/22/2023
71: Respect Your Ingredients
On this week's episode, Demetruis discusses how many things we enjoy are just like how we cook meals where we have to know the fundamentals before we can break them. Resources: - GDC 2023, Ben Brode - Mark Rosewater The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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70: Hold On, Let Him Cook
05/08/2023
70: Hold On, Let Him Cook
On this week's episode, Demetruis is busy cooking up an episode, but he shall provide a fresh episode for you in the next two weeks! Thanks for your support! The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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69: Nice, A Blue Sky Inspiration?
04/24/2023
69: Nice, A Blue Sky Inspiration?
On this week's episode, Demetruis rants about an article which airs out their frustrations with the industry. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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68: On the Lookout for Easter Eggs?...
04/10/2023
68: On the Lookout for Easter Eggs?...
On this week's episode, Demetruis does something a little different as he continues to work on a cool discussion topic for you all. Please check out the resources below for this episode! Resources: by Paul Adams by Game Maker's Toolkit The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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67: The Barrier to Entry
03/27/2023
67: The Barrier to Entry
On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about the barrier to entry pitfalls across certain games and user experience. The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Music Theme Song - via Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at , support me through , or reach out privately through
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